Maria Ochorowicz-Monatowa

Maria Ochorowicz-Monatowa (née Leszczyńska; 1866 - September 1925) was a Polish writer and editor, mainly of culinary works.

Personal life Maria Leszczyńska was born in 1866. She married the philosopher and inventor Julian Ochorowicz in 1888 and they lived in Warsaw but also spent time in Paris. They were divorced in 1899 and she later married the literary critic, translator and lawyer Henryk Monat. They had common interests in writing and cookery.

She died in September 1925 in Zakopane.

Literary works She is known for her work as a writer and editor in magazines on topics related to cookery and the household. She was skilled at cookery, and when she was living in Paris her Polish dishes were much admired. She also sought out information on French and Austrian cuisine and adapted the recipes for Polish tastes.